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Cotton Festival announces activites

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Monday, September 19, 2022
As you and your family are well aware, we are facing a difficult economy and trying times. Unfortunately, carnival companies are still facing the effects of the Covid-19 shut downs and their availability is limited. That issue has in turn affected our festival.
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LHC and USDA tour to visit Mamou and Ville Platte

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Monday, September 19, 2022
Partnerships that Build Community Statewide Tour, Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) and, USDA Rural Development (USDA) will visit Mamou and Ville Platte on Wednesday, September 21. The first meeting for this date will be in Mamou from at 2 to 4 p.m.
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2023 induction class

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Friday, September 16, 2022
NATCHITOCHES – Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning Joins four-time WNBA All-Star Alana Beard and College World Series champion LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri in a star-studded 10-member group of 2023 competitive ballot inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
Keith Saucier is pictured as he qualifies last year for the Louisiana Tournoi. Saucier qualified again this past Sunday for the event that will take place on Sunday, October 16, at the Industrial Park. (Gazette file photo)

Keith Saucier is pictured as he qualifies last year for the Louisiana Tournoi. Saucier qualified again this past Sunday for the event that will take place on Sunday, October 16, at the Industrial Park. (Gazette file photo)

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Field is set for running of 2022 Louisiana Tournoi

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor Brave horsemen, like knights of old, took to the track on Sunday, September 11, to see who would qualify for this year’s running of the Louisiana Tournoi.
SENATOR CLOUD ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB - Senator Heather Cloud (second from right) visited the September 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with, from left, legislative assistant David Allen, Rotary President Larry Lachney, Rotarian Wayne Vidrine, and State Representative Daryl Deshotel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

SENATOR CLOUD ADDRESSES ROTARY CLUB - Senator Heather Cloud (second from right) visited the September 6, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. She is shown with, from left, legislative assistant David Allen, Rotary President Larry Lachney, Rotarian Wayne Vidrine, and State Representative Daryl Deshotel. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)

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State Senator Cloud recaps projects, recent sessions

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Monday, September 12, 2022
By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Senator Heather Cloud visited the Ville Platte Rotary Club Tuesday, September 6. She stated she was happy to be back to visit with them because it had been a long time.
State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley (right) is pictured as he visits with James Stephens Principal Melanie Bordelon (left) and Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno (center). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley (right) is pictured as he visits with James Stephens Principal Melanie Bordelon (left) and Middle School Supervisor Sherral Tezeno (center). (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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Brumley stresses literacy, other priorities

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor State Superintendent of Education Dr. Cade Brumley, former superintendent of DeSoto and Jefferson Parishes, laid out several priorities while meeting with a group of Evangeline Parish teachers at James Stephens Montessori on Wednesday, August 31.
From left are Trojan seniors, Campbell Earles, Everett Johnson, Hayden Droddy, Tucker Chesne, Collin Estilette, Max Hamlin, Briggs Ardoin, Bradley Fusilier, Gabe Wilmouth, Blake Hebert, and Gabe Fontenot; assistant coaches, Daniel Scully and JP Boullion; head coach, Josh Harper; and Bulldog head coach Roy Serie; and seniors, Christian Aclis, Bastian Veillon, Charles Jason, Jakahalan Slaughter, Omarion Frank, Adonis Thomas, Troas Murray, Austin Fontenot, and Allyus Dick. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

From left are Trojan seniors, Campbell Earles, Everett Johnson, Hayden Droddy, Tucker Chesne, Collin Estilette, Max Hamlin, Briggs Ardoin, Bradley Fusilier, Gabe Wilmouth, Blake Hebert, and Gabe Fontenot; assistant coaches, Daniel Scully and JP Boullion; head coach, Josh Harper; and Bulldog head coach Roy Serie; and seniors, Christian Aclis, Bastian Veillon, Charles Jason, Jakahalan Slaughter, Omarion Frank, Adonis Thomas, Troas Murray, Austin Fontenot, and Allyus Dick. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

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The return of the Thrilla

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
By: RHETT MANUEL Sports Editor VILLE PLATTE – It’s finally back. And hopefully it’s not going away anytime soon. The Ville Platte Bulldogs and Sacred Heart Trojans will renew the annual Tee Cotton Bowl tomorrow night at Sacred Heart’s Soileau-Landry Field.
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New Tournoi royalty crowned

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The new Tournoi royalty was crowned Saturday evening, August 27, during pageant festivities held at the Northside Civic Center. Shown, from left are Jr. Miss Tournoi Queen Reese Savant; Louisiana Tournoi Queen Loghan Kidder; Ms.
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Tee Cotton Bowl

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Tee Cotton I Year: 2000 Site: Soileau-Landry Field Score: Sacred Heart 24, Ville Platte 21 Note: The first time the traveling Vidrine Cup was presented to the winner, a trophy the Trojans win seven straight years.
Several Sacred Heart seniors peer through the hospital window of Tim Fontenot to send him encouragement while in recover at Mercy Regional Medical Center. The seniors from Ville Platte High also visited. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Several Sacred Heart seniors peer through the hospital window of Tim Fontenot to send him encouragement while in recover at Mercy Regional Medical Center. The seniors from Ville Platte High also visited. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

Tee Cotton Bowl: More than just a game

News Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2022
By: TONY MARKS Editor The Tee Cotton Bowl has always been played for a higher purpose. By doing so, it has earned the attention of Steve Sabol, Tony Dungy, and countless other prominent figures in football. The game also earned the blessing from Pope John Paul II.
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